INT. - BASEMENT, NIGHT384Please respect copyright.PENANAVZSzMLsQ63
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The basement is dim, eerie, and completely empty, aside from one small wooden desk with an old chair.384Please respect copyright.PENANACNs4zAKTPC
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RICHARD STEVENS (mid 30s) slim, short haired African American male is sitting in the old chair with a small lamp shining on a blueprint as he quickly sketches.384Please respect copyright.PENANASoMEJpXuW1
A large neon cube sits behind his desk on the ground with a DVD Player on top. A sticky note is on the top that reads "ALTERNATOR."384Please respect copyright.PENANAddpciHsjr7
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Richard exhales sharply as he wipes sweat from his forehead and stops sketching.384Please respect copyright.PENANA6NezcOVb7J
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RICHARD384Please respect copyright.PENANAZMRrXbJHrB
So fucking tired.384Please respect copyright.PENANAEnwXIXNFFo
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Richard checks his phone for the time. He slumps his head down and groans.384Please respect copyright.PENANA70sLeseXzd
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RICHARD384Please respect copyright.PENANAWovQTdzEV8
I'm so not fucking ready for work tomorrow.384Please respect copyright.PENANAA9QX40ZAqZ
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INT. - OFFICE BUILDING, AFTERNOON384Please respect copyright.PENANAzcjvCjisPS
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The corridors are bleak and gray with no fashionable designs. The building is only occupied with cubicles for the employees. Richard quickly types at his computer desk, filling out a document.384Please respect copyright.PENANAXxTPUSAlP4
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A slightly overweight woman, MICHELLE CLARKE on her name tag, dressed like a librarian, thin glasses, long red skirt with matching coat, and heels, approaches Richard's cubicle from the left.384Please respect copyright.PENANAlZ7m8H6FtG
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MICHELLE384Please respect copyright.PENANAL5GXQvXR3i
Richard?384Please respect copyright.PENANAGyPMpZzrCt
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Richard continues typing frantically as he wipes sweat from his forehead. Michelle clears her throat impatiently. Richard jumps and stops typing to face towards her.384Please respect copyright.PENANAnKrFnKy9D4
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RICHARD384Please respect copyright.PENANAn9kimEwSmS
My apologies, Michelle! I didn't sleep well last night.384Please respect copyright.PENANA8Ufo2uW2JL
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MICHELLE384Please respect copyright.PENANAKvIzrMWyjK
Records show that you're falling behind on your given tasks... again.384Please respect copyright.PENANAXo64fE2fzx
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Richard exhales sharply, looking down at the ground defeated.384Please respect copyright.PENANA0xzriSMcIj
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RICHARD384Please respect copyright.PENANAcTUGMncyJg
(whispers)384Please respect copyright.PENANANgq43ak5l6
Fuck. 384Please respect copyright.PENANAQeiQJ5rNyL
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MICHELLE384Please respect copyright.PENANAitUje32uqt
What was that now?384Please respect copyright.PENANAqiT692MZRI
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RICHARD384Please respect copyright.PENANAD1DU6t5KJl
I-I don't understand why you're making such a big fucking deal out of it. You don't talk shit about Darrel's lazy ass.384Please respect copyright.PENANARFBahKdZF2
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Michelle glares at Richard while a pondering look grows on her face.384Please respect copyright.PENANA3FkpCshWuw
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MICHELLE384Please respect copyright.PENANASmBPb4KU8F
That is untrue and you know it, Dick!384Please respect copyright.PENANAqUutdzYIIZ
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RICHARD384Please respect copyright.PENANAFBKoSzAafW
He's had more late tasks than I have and I know for a fact you guys hit each other up each night.384Please respect copyright.PENANAV7oluxaOIJ
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Employees around Richard and Michelle gasp. Michelle looks around before back at Richard, tears growing in her eyes.384Please respect copyright.PENANAt0Rnt1lQHZ
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MICHELLE384Please respect copyright.PENANA3vwciSQTJ8
Richard... you're fired!384Please respect copyright.PENANAZsIjg6AT1E
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Michelle quickly walks away, wiping the tears from her eyes. Richard grows a gloomy look on his face.384Please respect copyright.PENANAqA7opyG85U
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RICHARD384Please respect copyright.PENANA0kIi5QiwFK
(whispers)384Please respect copyright.PENANA1Wo0QCwYRO
Ah, shit... What the fuck is wrong with me?384Please respect copyright.PENANAgQG1KgjiMk
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INT. - LIVING ROOM, NIGHT384Please respect copyright.PENANAHGkaPUyBY8
The living room is standard with a couch in the center facing the television. There is a DVD player connected to the television. Richard sits alone on the couch as he watches a horror movie.384Please respect copyright.PENANAAQPuwMFzNc
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The movie case, reading "CURTAIN CALL", lies beside the DVD player on the shelf under the television.384Please respect copyright.PENANAdBCb0CDy00
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WOMAN ON TV384Please respect copyright.PENANAAyERpTC7T8
You shouldn't have fucked with me, you crazy shithead!384Please respect copyright.PENANA33CSTvS96c
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Richard stares at the screen as hits and blows are heard before one final stab sound and a weak male groan. Richard nods his head in satisfaction.384Please respect copyright.PENANAI3hfmKyf3v
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RICHARD384Please respect copyright.PENANAdJs8gru5x5
Could've been a bit more climactic, but still good.384Please respect copyright.PENANAYWx1L4H9XZ
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The credits roll on the television briefly before Richard ejects the DVD and places it back in its case.384Please respect copyright.PENANAFHPcPYmFZd
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Richard places the DVD case in a small stack of "GOOD" labeled horror movies beside the much larger stack of "BAD" labeled horror movies.384Please respect copyright.PENANAQr4rLZkGjU
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Richard turns off the television and lies down on the couch momentarily. 384Please respect copyright.PENANALudbAsvYi0
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MICHELLE (V.O.)384Please respect copyright.PENANAv0wTObfMVr
Richard... you're fired!384Please respect copyright.PENANAHVxn2qfbN6
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Her voice echoes in Richard's head as he looks worried. He then sits up and pulls out his cell phone. He goes to his contacts and dials "BEST FRIEND JOSH."384Please respect copyright.PENANANqUVtz4XX4
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CUT TO:384Please respect copyright.PENANAbBSUi1a8RQ
INT. - GROCERY STORE, NIGHT384Please respect copyright.PENANAlPOF3UoEXN
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JOSH (early 30s) average sized, long haired African American male is shopping with his MA (mid 60s) overweight, hunched, short with long gray hair and circular prescription glasses.384Please respect copyright.PENANA4ba3hnoZ5l
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Josh pulls out his vibrating phone to see "BEST FRIEND RICHARD" calling. Ma looks at Josh and shakes her head.384Please respect copyright.PENANAXerbSJUXeN
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MA384Please respect copyright.PENANA8SAJuVSmO3
Is that boyfriend of yours calling you again, dear?384Please respect copyright.PENANA6mqN4Sp9dQ
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Josh sighs and shakes his head.384Please respect copyright.PENANA8WGj6r3EE2
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JOSH384Please respect copyright.PENANAAyx1R1wPL6
No, Ma. I'm not fucking gay. It's Richard.384Please respect copyright.PENANA36uwdL5Cls
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Josh answers the call.384Please respect copyright.PENANA88N9eVCp9X
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JOSH384Please respect copyright.PENANAYGCB66nhgD
Hey, Rich. What's up, man?384Please respect copyright.PENANANpVgIN6yLs
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RICHARD384Please respect copyright.PENANApY47aDd2Fw
I really fucked up man.384Please respect copyright.PENANArlz3yYRSmk
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INTERCUT - PHONE CONVERSATION384Please respect copyright.PENANAi5EF3yhuyk
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Richard is pacing as he talks to Josh.384Please respect copyright.PENANA2MP8H5VIFz
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RICHARD384Please respect copyright.PENANAibjPxEklYb
I mean, like, seriously fucked up!384Please respect copyright.PENANAziQFstAnOn
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JOSH384Please respect copyright.PENANAU4hYDlsxTz
What do you mean "seriously fucked up?"384Please respect copyright.PENANAlPfm73jZGJ
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RICHARD384Please respect copyright.PENANAFh6ISCFhID
At work, dude!384Please respect copyright.PENANAYHnW8HY3im
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Josh and his Ma are in line waiting to check out.384Please respect copyright.PENANArRXV4R3CoI
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RICHARD384Please respect copyright.PENANAKhC2ogsAcF
I accidentally made a scene when my boss got made.384Please respect copyright.PENANAtieF2jhnNT
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Josh simply nods as he listens to Richard.384Please respect copyright.PENANAgQjZDTmLMH
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JOSH384Please respect copyright.PENANArHKLfLE0ue
Bro, you gotta give more details. I ain't fucking psychic or anything.384Please respect copyright.PENANAEahVbzqnPK
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RICHARD384Please respect copyright.PENANA1GBXM9ZlI5
I brought her relationship with that fuckboy, Darrel.384Please respect copyright.PENANAuYJu5rahis
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JOSH384Please respect copyright.PENANAI8zAp23b3Z
Oh, shit, dude. What the fuck did she do after that?384Please respect copyright.PENANA4uLupGXHW5
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Richard places a hand on his forehead and exhales sharply.384Please respect copyright.PENANALVsxVPIGhH
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RICHARD384Please respect copyright.PENANApILhmDkWTY
She fired me, man.384Please respect copyright.PENANAP2DEkMrYem
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Josh goes silent for a moment.384Please respect copyright.PENANAJ18YvFiWvl
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JOSH384Please respect copyright.PENANANQqpETRU8H
Fucking hell, man. I'm really sorry. You think you could earn it back though?384Please respect copyright.PENANAEbtDhEo6PS
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RICHARD384Please respect copyright.PENANAu2ubIu78m5
That's actually one of the reasons why I called you. I can't think of anything.384Please respect copyright.PENANA0SCZjkKn2p
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Josh clicks his teeth before exhaling.384Please respect copyright.PENANAKafT0S85I5
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JOSH384Please respect copyright.PENANAbOBGAixhuu
Well, didn't you get a doctoral degree in engineering and mechanics or whatever like your dad?384Please respect copyright.PENANA2phOT1pRUB
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Josh and his Ma are loading groceries into their small red SUV. The sky is cloudless and somewhat starry. The parking lot has few cars lit by the lamp posts.384Please respect copyright.PENANALAad5ij5Df
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RICHARD384Please respect copyright.PENANAEaujaM1AaC
I got my master's degree in most engineering fields. My dad got his master's degree in mechanical engineering.384Please respect copyright.PENANAgzEJ0SOx8E
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Josh scoffs briefly.384Please respect copyright.PENANAAN4qMdXp1u
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JOSH384Please respect copyright.PENANAB9QoyOmLR6
Still dude.384Please respect copyright.PENANAN6bsm2vppX
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MA384Please respect copyright.PENANAR1ZHzfDSll
Josh, boy, get in the car!384Please respect copyright.PENANAOjP8oPwfiI
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Josh opens the passenger door and climbs into the car. He buckles himself in as he shuts the door and his Ma starts driving.384Please respect copyright.PENANAeM7gGHzbTJ
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JOSH384Please respect copyright.PENANA92HjxOkhEC
You gotta use that smart fucking brain of yours!384Please respect copyright.PENANAQFyghGeh1S
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Richard is lying down on his couch again.384Please respect copyright.PENANAViyJu4F9BI
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RICHARD384Please respect copyright.PENANAjZ3fMr2n8g
Dude, the fuck you think I'm trying to do?384Please respect copyright.PENANAq1pzgmKnQf
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Richard exhales sharply as he rubs his forehead.384Please respect copyright.PENANAx9VddIY2lv
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JOSH384Please respect copyright.PENANAlZMlM27eZn
Look dude, you ain't gonna feel better about yourself or anything till you go and talk to Michelle.384Please respect copyright.PENANAEgY8p3vNdK
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RICHARD384Please respect copyright.PENANAyPGRkPWOcq
She ain't gonna give me my fucking job back if that's what you're wondering.384Please respect copyright.PENANAcy6HuCfeQL
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Josh sighs and chuckles briefly as he helps his Ma unload groceries.384Please respect copyright.PENANAEBa7XNCWGU
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JOSH384Please respect copyright.PENANANmErgRdUJy
Nah, man, but at least apologize to her or something. We both know you ain't gonna rest until you talk to her.384Please respect copyright.PENANATuHqWNY0P9
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RICHARD384Please respect copyright.PENANAjmd2kqKDwH
I'll think about it, man.384Please respect copyright.PENANAHVmEibUote
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JOSH384Please respect copyright.PENANArFq47IoR5L
This is gonna sound fucking ridiculous, but try inviting her to coffee or something. 384Please respect copyright.PENANAM54SxjGYNw
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Richard clicks his teeth and scoffs.384Please respect copyright.PENANAdOyPqZwF4w
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RICHARD384Please respect copyright.PENANAIn95UDQ4tK
A coffee shop, dude?384Please respect copyright.PENANAE5Lyd5OYbh
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JOSH384Please respect copyright.PENANAoo8lRPGxxM
Like I said, it's ridiculous since it's in so many fucking romantic comedies, but it works. Trust me, man.384Please respect copyright.PENANA9s5iENwzgY
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RICHARD384Please respect copyright.PENANAiNeLSJP7CG
Alright, man. Whatever you say.384Please respect copyright.PENANAfxQ0EITlHv
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Josh and his Ma put their groceries away.384Please respect copyright.PENANAxiRiiOSu6u
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JOSH384Please respect copyright.PENANA4e6dcP7TMy
Maybe we could watch a horror movie tonight or tomorrow or whenever?384Please respect copyright.PENANAsCIF7pCZj0
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RICHARD384Please respect copyright.PENANA94s08jhhkS
We'll see. I've gotta work on something.384Please respect copyright.PENANAKmylzX2aFx
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Josh scoffs.384Please respect copyright.PENANAcc00JFqvm3
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JOSH384Please respect copyright.PENANArTeKammsy9
You don't always do so great when you're stressed, but since I'm such an awesome friend, I'll leave you to it.384Please respect copyright.PENANAotE7baxhVR
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RICHARD384Please respect copyright.PENANArtlcbwGFHR
Okay, man. Talk to you whenever.384Please respect copyright.PENANA021dExo7Ui
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JOSH384Please respect copyright.PENANAWYrXZUaGd3
Yeah, don't fucking die in that basement of yours.384Please respect copyright.PENANA9kviRAyi16
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Richard chuckles.384Please respect copyright.PENANAtgYfn9Kxnf
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RICHARD384Please respect copyright.PENANABo1ScF0K1e
Don't worry, dude.384Please respect copyright.PENANA3pb2FxfTd3
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Richard hangs up the phone and sighs.384Please respect copyright.PENANAUPLDyIJUXD